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Astrofegia Restaurant & Bar – Old Village

The Astrofegia Restaurant & Bar is an excellent dining option in the Old Village of Alonnisos. It has been in business for decades, and continues to be run efficiently and successfully by the same family. Currently, it is being managed … Continue reading

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Al Diavolo – Pizza Restaurant in the Old Village

After all our trips to Greece we surely do love Greek food. And, there are simply times when we have a taste for an alternative cuisine. Fortunately, there is a very nice pizza restaurant open in the Old Village, Al … Continue reading

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Το Στεκι (“The Joint”) – Souvaki and Gyros Shop in Patitiri

One sure way to know if a restaurant is a great place to eat is when you see every table filled, and also many people waiting for carry-out orders. Το Στεκι is clearly that type of place. This small but … Continue reading

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Gyros of the Old Village

Several years ago, this gyros and souvlaki restaurant opened in the Old Village. As of the summer of 2023, it is under new management and instead of our old friend Sokratis it is now being operated by a man named … Continue reading

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Demi’s Restaurant in the Old Village

During our last visit to Alonnisos in 2019 we ate at Demi’s Restaurant a couple of times late in the season. We found both the food and the service to be solid. For whatever reason, I never got around to … Continue reading

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Private Health Clinic in Alonnisos – Cosmohealth

For many years on Alonnisos, the only medical facility that was available to both local residents and visitors was a basic clinic that had limited diagnostic capabilities and staffing. In many instances, while the resident doctor and staff always did … Continue reading

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The Alonissos App from Zesti.gr

For an additional information resource about Alonnisos beyond this blog, anyone who visits the island with a smartphone really should download and use the Alonissos App prior to your trip (see screen shot to your right). This advanced, user-friendly application … Continue reading

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Getting to Alonnisos from Athens via the port of Mantoudi in Evia

People on their way to Alonnisos who arrive in Athens, and who do not want to fly to Skiathos (for an ensuing boat transfer to Alonnisos), or who are unable to book a flight to Skiathos, can travel to the … Continue reading

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Insurance Services in Alonnisos

A trusted friend of ours, George Tsoukanas, is now offering top-quality insurance services for Alonnisos residents as well as homeowners on the island who are from the EU and other countries too. He can provide access to coverage for homes, … Continue reading

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Land for Sale – Old Village Area

One of the things I really appreciate about Alonnisos is the impromptu connections I’ve made over the years that truly are organic (i.e., not arranged) in nature. Last week, for example, I went to the cemetery to pay my respects … Continue reading

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